How long is the commute from Spanaway, WA?
Workers who live in Spanaway, WA take an average of 37.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.4% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.3 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.4%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Spanaway get to work
| Means of transportation | Spanaway | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±2.7 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±2.1 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.4% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±1.9 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Spanaway, the average commute is higher than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spanaway, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pierce County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Spanaway ranks 14 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 52 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spanaway
| Vehicles available | Spanaway | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.2 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.0% (±3.3 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±4.4 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.1% (±3.5 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Spanaway, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pierce County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Spanaway
| Spanaway | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±1.9 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.9 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Spanaway, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pierce County (94.6%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Spanaway
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanaway | — | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Frederickson | 2.9 mi | 35.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Parkland | 3.1 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Clover Creek | 3.7 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| McChord AFB | 4.0 mi | 13.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Summit View | 4.3 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Elk Plain | 4.7 mi | 36.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Midland | 5.2 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Summit | 5.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Parkland, WA (30.5 minutes), McChord AFB, WA (13.6 minutes), Summit View, WA (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wilkeson | 43.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 9 | Graham | 43.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Roy | 41.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 11 | Eatonville | 40.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Orting | 39.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Fox Island | 38.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 14 | Spanaway | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | South Prairie | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Elk Plain | 36.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Lake Tapps | 36.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Prairie Ridge | 36.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 19 | Key Center | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 20 | Frederickson | 35.7 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Spanaway is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Spanaway
How long is the average commute in Spanaway?
Workers who live in Spanaway, WA take an average of 37.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spanaway without a car?
5.0% of households in Spanaway have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spanaway?
10.5% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Spanaway worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spanaway CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spanaway CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spanaway CDP, Washington
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Spanaway CDP, Washington (place:66255, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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